HighPower Rifle
Featuring NRA & CMP Across-the-Course, Mid-Range & Long Range Rifle competition, the Ohio Rifle & Pistol Association is proud to host the Ohio State Championships for these popular shooting disciplines.
Across-the-Course
Three positions, four stages. Slow fire standing (offhand): 10 shots in 10 minutes at 200 yards. Rapid-fire sitting: 10 shots in 60 seconds at 200 yards. Rapid-fire prone: 10 shots in 70 seconds at 300 yards. Slow-fire prone: 20 shots in 20 minutes at 600 yards.
Mid Range
Mid Range matches are shot from the prone position at 300, 500, and 600 yards, or as a 3×600. 3 strings of fire of 20 shots each with sighters.
Long Range
Long Range matches are shot from the prone position at 800-1000 yards. Courses of fire include 3×1000, 2×1000, and 15 shots at 800, 900, and 1000 yards.
F-Class - T/R
F-T/R (target rifle) class: only rifles chambered for unmodified .223 Rem. or .308 Win. cases are permitted. Also permitted are a bipod and rear sandbag for support within a maximum total gun weight of 18.18 pounds.
F-Class - Open
F-Open rifles can be chambered for any cartridge up to .35 caliber, weigh no more than 22 pounds, have a maximum fore-end width of 3 inches, and can be shot using a front tripod rest and separate rear sandbag.
Overview
The pinnacle of rifle competition, High Power embodies the traditional marksmanship disciplines that have existed at the state, national, and international level since the late 1800s. The heart of High Power competition is Across-the-Course with a Service Rifle, where shooters compete from different positions at various yard lines to earn prestigious awards such as the Distinguished Rifleman’s Badge and President’s 100 Tab, both recognized by Congress and the U.S. Military. Other disciplines such as Mid Range and Long Range allow shooters to compete in prone-only matches, where the shooter’s ability at extreme accuracy and wind-reading is tested further. With Ohio being the host of the annual National Matches every summer at Camp Perry, ORPA High Power aims to facilitate Ohio shooters with fun yet challenging matches that prepare them for the Nationals, and to field the best team of shooters Ohio has to offer for the National Trophy Team Match.
ACROSS-THE-COURSE CHAMPIONSHIPS
2022 OHIO REDUCED COURSE CHAMPIONSHIP
May 7th, 2022 at Lima SABRES Shooting Association, 5090 East Hanthorn Road, Lima, Ohio, 45806.
Course of Fire: 80-shot Regional Course, per NRA High Power rule 7.15. The slow-fire prone stage will be fired at 300 yards on the MR-63 target.
Registration begins at 8:00 AM, Match starts at 9:00 AM.
The number of competitors will be capped at 54, allowing for 6 relays of 9 shooters. This match will utilize electronic targets.
Match fees are $20 for ORPA members, $30 for non-members. There will be ORPA membership sign-up forms present at the event.
Pre-registration will open on April 1st.
2022 OHIO HIGH POWER STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
June 25th 2022 at Camp Perry, Lawrence Rd, Port Clinton, OH 43452
Course of Fire: CMP 80 as per the CMP HP Rifle Competition Rulebook. Competitors will be firing on Kongsberg Electronic Targets.
Entry Fee: $40.00 for Adults & $30.00 for Juniors. For those competing for the Ohio State Championship: ORPA members are eligible, non-members are eligible after purchase of a $10 match-pass or ORPA membership.
Competitor Check-In: Competitors may check-in and have rifles inspected beginning Friday June 24 from 4:30PM-6PM, at the CMP Headquarters. There will also be check-in and rifle inspections Saturday & Sunday beginning at 6:30AM, at the CMP Headquarters. ORPA Memberships or match-passes will be available Saturday from 6:15AM-7:30AM.
Firing Starts: 8AM Saturday for the 800 Aggregate Match/Ohio High Power State Championship.
Rules: These matches will be governed by the current edition of the CMP Competition Rules for Highpower Rifle. Competitors in this match will be able to fire either a Match Rifle or a Service Rifle. State Championship awards to the top three Match Rifle and Service Rifle competitors.
Competitors may sign up online through the Civilian Marksmanship Program.
2022 OHIO GOVERNOR’S MATCH
June 26th 2022 at Camp Perry, Lawrence Rd, Port Clinton, OH 43452
Course of Fire: CMP Excellence-in-Competition (EIC) 50 as per the CMP HP Rifle Competition Rulebook. Competitors will be firing on Kongsberg Electronic Targets.
Entry Fee: $35.00 for Adults & $25.00 for Juniors. For those competing for the Ohio Governor’s Match: ORPA members are eligible, non-members are eligible after purchase of a $10 match-pass or ORPA membership.
Competitor Check-In: Competitors may check-in and have rifles inspected beginning Friday June 24 from 4:30PM-6PM, at the CMP Headquarters. There will also be check-in and rifle inspections Saturday & Sunday beginning at 6:30AM, at the CMP Headquarters. ORPA Memberships or match-passes will be available Sunday from 6:15AM-7:30AM.
Firing Starts: 8AM Sunday for the EIC Service Rifle Match/Governor’s Match.
Rules: These matches will be governed by the current edition of the CMP Competition Rules for Highpower Rifle. Competitors must fire a Service Rifle. All ORPA members or match-pass holders will be eligible for top three awards. The Top ten Ohio residents will be awarded the Governor’s 10 tab and pin.
Competitors may sign up online through the Civilian Marksmanship Program.
Equipment
Rifle
Sling
Spotting Scope
Shooting Coat
Shooting Glove
Range Cart
Eye Protection
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